Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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