Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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