Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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