Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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