Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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