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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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