Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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