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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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