Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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