Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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