Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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