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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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