Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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