Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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