Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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