Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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