Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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