Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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