Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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