Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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