Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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