Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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