Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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