Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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