Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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