Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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