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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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