Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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