Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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