Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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