Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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