Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the 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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