Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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