Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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