Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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