Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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