Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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