Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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