Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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