Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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