Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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