Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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