Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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