Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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