Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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