Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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