Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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