Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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