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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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