Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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