Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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