Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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