Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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