Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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