Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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