Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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