Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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