Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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