Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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