Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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