Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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