Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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