Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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