Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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