Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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