Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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