Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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