Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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