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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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