Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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