Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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