Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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