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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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