Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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