Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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