Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key 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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