Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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