Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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