Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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