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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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