Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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