Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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