Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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