Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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