Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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