Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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