Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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