Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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