Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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