Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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