Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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