Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the 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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