Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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