Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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