Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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