Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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