Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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