Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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