Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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