Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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