Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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