Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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