Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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