Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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