Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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