Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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