Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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