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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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