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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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