Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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