Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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