Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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