Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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