Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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