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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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