Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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