Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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