Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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