Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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