Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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