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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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