Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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