Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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