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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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