Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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