Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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