Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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