Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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