Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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