Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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