Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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