Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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