Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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