Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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