Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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