Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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