Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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