Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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