Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education