Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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