Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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