Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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