Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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