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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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