Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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