Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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