Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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