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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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