Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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