Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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