Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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