Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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