Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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