Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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