Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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