Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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