Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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