Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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