Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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