Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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