Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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