Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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