Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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