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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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