Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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