Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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