Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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