Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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