Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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