Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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