Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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