Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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