Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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