Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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