Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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