Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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