Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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