Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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