Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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