Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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