Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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