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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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