Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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