Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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