Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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