Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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