Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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