Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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