Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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