Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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