Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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