Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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