Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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