Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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