Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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