Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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