Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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