Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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