Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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