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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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