Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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