Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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