Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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