Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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