Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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