Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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