Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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