Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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