Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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