Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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