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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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