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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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