Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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