Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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