Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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