Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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