Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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