Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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