Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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