Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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