Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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