Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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