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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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