Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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