Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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