Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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