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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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