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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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