Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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