Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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