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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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