Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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