Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating 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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