Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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