Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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