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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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