Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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