Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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