Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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