Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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