Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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