Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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