Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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