Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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