Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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