Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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