Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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