Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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