Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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