Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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