Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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