Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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