Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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