Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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