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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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