Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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