Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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