Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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