Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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