Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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