Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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