Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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