Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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