Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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