Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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