Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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