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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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