Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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