Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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