Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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