Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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