Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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