Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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