Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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