Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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