Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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