Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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