Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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