Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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