Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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