Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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