Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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