Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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