Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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