Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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