Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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