Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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