Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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