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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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