Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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