Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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