Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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