Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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