Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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