Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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