Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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