Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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