Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the 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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