Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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