Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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