Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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