Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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