Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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