Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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