Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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