Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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