Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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