Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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