Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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