Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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