Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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