Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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