Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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