Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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