Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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