Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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