Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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