Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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