Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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