Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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