Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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