Learn more about the interesting new 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 evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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