Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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