Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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