Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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