Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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