Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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