Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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