Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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