Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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