Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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