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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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