Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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