Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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