Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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