Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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