Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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