Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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