Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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