Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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