Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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