Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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