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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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