Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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