Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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