Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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