Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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