Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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