Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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