Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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