Learn more about the new 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 (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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