Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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