Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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