Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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