Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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