Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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