Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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