Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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