Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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