Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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