Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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