Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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