Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge 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 major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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