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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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