Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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