Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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