Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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