Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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