Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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