Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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