Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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