Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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