Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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