Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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