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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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