Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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