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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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