Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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