Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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