Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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