Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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