Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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