Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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