Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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