Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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