Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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