Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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