Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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