Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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