Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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