Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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