Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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