Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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