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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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