Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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