Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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