Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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