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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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