Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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