Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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