Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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