Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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