Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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