Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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