Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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