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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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