Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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