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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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