Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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