Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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