Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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