Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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