Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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