Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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