Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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