Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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