Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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