Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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