Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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