Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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