Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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