Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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