Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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