Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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