Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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