Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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