Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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