Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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