Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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