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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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