Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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