Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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