Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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