Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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