Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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