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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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