Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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