Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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