Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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