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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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