Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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