Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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