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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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