Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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