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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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