Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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