Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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