Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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