Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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