Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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