Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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