Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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