Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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