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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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