Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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