Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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