Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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