Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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