Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new 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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