Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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