Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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