Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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