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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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