Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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