Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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