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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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