Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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