Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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