Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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