Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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