Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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