Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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