Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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