Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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