Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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