Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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