Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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