Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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