Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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