Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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