Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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