Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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