Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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