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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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