Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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