Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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