Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major 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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