Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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