Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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