Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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