Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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