Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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