Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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