Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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