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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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