Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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