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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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