Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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