Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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