Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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