Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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