Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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