Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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