Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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