Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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