Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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