Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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