Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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