Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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