Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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