Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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