Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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